Oklahoma Estate Planning
Get your own affairs in order in Oklahoma, for yourself or an aging parent. Compare the documents most adults need (a will, a power of attorney, and a healthcare directive), decide whether you need a trust, and see how to keep your estate out of probate.
Which document do I need?
The core documents at a glance. Each row links to its Oklahoma guide.
- Will
- Oklahoma will requirements under 84 O.S. § 55: signed at the end before two witnesses. Handwritten and self-proved wills have their own rules. Read the guide
- Living trust
- Oklahoma got a Uniform Trust Code on November 1, 2025, and the 1941 Trust Act still runs beside it. How to create a living trust here and fund it. Read the guide
- Power of attorney
- An Oklahoma power of attorney is durable by default under 58 O.S. § 3004 and needs only your signature. A notary is what makes a bank act on it. Read the guide
- Healthcare directive
- An Oklahoma advance directive takes two witnesses who cannot inherit from you and no notary. Nutrition or hydration needs its own authorization. Read the guide
Planning to prepare the will with an online service? See what Oklahoma requires from an online will before you sign anything.
Oklahoma estate planning guides
Oklahoma Estate Planning Basics
Oklahoma estate planning runs on four documents: a will with two attesting witnesses, a power of attorney, an advance directive, and maybe a trust.
Oklahoma Will Requirements
Oklahoma will requirements under 84 O.S. § 55: signed at the end before two witnesses. Handwritten and self-proved wills have their own rules.
Oklahoma Power of Attorney
An Oklahoma power of attorney is durable by default under 58 O.S. § 3004 and needs only your signature. A notary is what makes a bank act on it.
Oklahoma Advance Directive for Health Care
An Oklahoma advance directive takes two witnesses who cannot inherit from you and no notary. Nutrition or hydration needs its own authorization.
Oklahoma Guardianship Planning
Oklahoma guardianship runs in district court under Title 30. Name your own guardian, and learn how a conservator differs in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Revocable Living Trust
Oklahoma got a Uniform Trust Code on November 1, 2025, and the 1941 Trust Act still runs beside it. How to create a living trust here and fund it.
Oklahoma Trust Administration
Oklahoma trust administration under the 2025 Uniform Trust Code: the two 60-day notices, trustee reports, creditor exposure and distribution.
Oklahoma Transfer-on-Death Deed
Oklahoma's transfer-on-death deed takes two witnesses and a notary, must be recorded before death, and the beneficiary records within 9 months.
Oklahoma Pet Trust
An Oklahoma pet trust is valid under 60 O.S. Section 199: trustee and enforcer stay apart, the caretaker can enforce, and $20,000 sets the line.
Oklahoma Digital Assets After Death
Oklahoma's digital assets act took effect November 1, 2024 at 58 O.S. 3101 to 3119. An online tool outranks a will; custodians answer in 60 days.
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Information current as of 2026-06-18
Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in your state can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.
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